Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast
By Marcy Gardner
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Want to grow your crochet skills and create a life you love through creativity? Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast helps you do exactly that. I’m Marcy Gardner—crochet designer, entrepreneur, and mom of two—and each week I bring you crochet inspiration, beginner-friendly amigurumi tips, and creative business strategies designed for makers like you. From selling at craft fairs to making meaningful gifts, this podcast is about using your yarn and your gifts to bring joy, freedom, and impact. If you dream of turning yarn into purpose, projects, or even profit, you’re in the right place.
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Crochet Pattern Listing Tips: How Better Product Images Increased My Add-to-Cart Rate
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Aug 12, 2026 |
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A Chat with Louie: How He Built Club Crochet, Turned a High School Hobby Into a Crochet Business & Created Crochet Goomis and Battle Goomis
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Aug 06, 2026 |
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The Power of Compound Effort in Your Crochet Business | How Small Daily Actions Build Momentum, Boost Craft Sales, and Grow Your Brand | Actionable Strategy Tips for Makers & Creators
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Jul 31, 2026 |
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20 Easy Amigurumi Accessories for Crochet Plushies | Beginner-Friendly Ideas to Upgrade Your Chunky Plush Patterns, Boost Etsy and Shopify Sales, & Stand Out at Your Next Craft Market
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Jul 16, 2026 |
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When You Feel Behind: A Mindset Reset for Crocheters, Moms & Creative Business Owners | Overcoming Overwhelm, Time Management Tips, & Motivation for Makers and Your Craft Business Community
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Jul 10, 2026 |
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9 Last-Minute Mother’s Day Crochet Gifts That Are Quick, Easy & Meaningful | Spring Craft Market Inventory Ideas, Quick Amigurumi Patterns to Sell, & Boost Your Etsy or Shopify Sales
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May 05, 2026 |
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Life Update + I Went Down a Rabbit Hole on Hand-Dyed Yarn… Here’s What I Learned | Sourcing Organic Cotton & Luxury Materials for Amigurumi, Pattern Design Tips, & Craft Sales
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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The Worms Aren’t in the Nest: Faith, Hustle, and Building Your Crochet Business | Inspiring Creative Entrepreneurs to Take Action, Grow a Skool Community, & Boost Amigurumi Sales
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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What to Make for Spring Craft Markets: 12 Quick & Easy Crochet Ideas That Actually Sell | Amigurumi Patterns, Chunky Plushies, Bestseller Inventory Prep, & How to Increase Your Craft Sales
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Stop Wishing, Start Scaling: Proven Tips for Handmade Business Success | Marketing Strategies for Amigurumi Makers, Selling Physical Kits and Courses, & Expanding Your Craft Business
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Starting a Crochet Podcast: What One Year Taught Me About Business and Creativity | Growing a Skool Community, Shopify and Etsy Sales, & Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Crochet Business SEO: How to Use Google Search Console to Explode Your Organic Traffic | Tips for Handmade Sellers to Grow Your Shop Online Without Ads
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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12 Essential Shopify Apps to Scale My Crochet Business: Tips for Selling Amigurumi Patterns and the Best Tools for Automating My E-Commerce Store
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Reflections on a Busy, Beautiful Life: Balancing a Crochet Business, Motherhood, and the "Founder’s Prayer"
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Where Does Yarn Come From? The Truth About Natural vs. Synthetic Fibers for Amigurumi and Clothing | Crochet and Knitting Life
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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You Become What You Think About: The "Strangest Secret" for Creatives | From the Late Great Earl Nightingale
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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My Crochet Husband's POV on Scaling my Business | Creative Entrepreneurship, Crochet Business
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Stop Playing Small: Mindset Shifts to Grow Your Handmade Shop, Find Your Zone of Genius, and Sell More Crochet
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Why Crochet Patterns Look So Complicated (And How to Read Them Without Feeling Overwhelmed)
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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How to Read a Yarn Label: Understanding Weight, Yardage, & Symbols for Crochet Beginners
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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A Gentle New Year Reset for Crocheters: Expand Your Awareness, Set 12 Week Goals, and Create with Intention
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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The History of Crochet: Origins, WWI Survival, Queen Victoria & The Granny Square Revolution
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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When Will The Breakthrough Happen? Navigating The Highs And Lows Of Creative Entrepreneurship, Trusting God’s Timing, & The Reality Of Scaling A Handmade Crochet Business
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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How I Landed a Book Deal & Magazine Cover with ONE Cold Email: My Exact Pitch Strategy for Crochet Designers & Creative Entrepreneurs to Get Published, Grow Authority & Monetize Their Craft
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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13 Things I’d Do If I Rebuilt My Crochet Business From Scratch | Selling Crochet, Start a Crochet Business, Etsy Seller Tips
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Thanksgiving Guided Meditation for Gratitude, Peace & Presence | Mindset Reset for Busy Moms & Creatives | Crochet Podcast for Makers
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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12 Last Minute Crochet Gifts: Quick & Easy Projects You Can Finish in One Sitting | Fast Patterns, Stocking Stuffers & Ornaments
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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How Your Thoughts Shape Your Creative Life | Mindset & Motivation for Crocheters and Makers
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Nov 15, 2025 |
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Confidence for Crochet Designers: How to Crush Imposter Syndrome and Embrace Your Creative Voice
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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Organize Your Yarn Stash & Finish WIPs: The Ultimate Crochet Project Planner System | Gifts for Crocheters & Makers
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Too Many WIPs, Not Enough Time? How to Manage Multiple Crochet Projects Without the Guilt | Crochet WIPs, Project Planner & Yarn Stash Organization
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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From Crochet Hippo to Times Square Spotlight | Inspiring Story for Makers About Creativity, Crochet Legacy, and How Handmade Projects Can Reach Unexpected Places
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Balancing Crochet Business & Mom Life: Emily Makes Crochet Story + Beginner Crochet Inspiration
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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UK vs US Crochet Terms Explained: Why Crochet Stitches Have Two Languages | Crochet Community Chat
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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How to Design a Crochet Pattern: My Step-by-Step Process from Idea to Launch | Crochet Business Tips
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Belief Before Results | Mindset for Crochet Business, Handmade Sellers & Creative Entrepreneurs
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Crochet Market Bestsellers: What to Make for Fall & Christmas Craft Fairs | Inventory Tips, Booth Displays & Quick Projects
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Stop Feeling Guilty: The Real Value of Your Crochet Business | Creating Heirlooms, Supporting the Economy & Why the World Needs Makers
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Crochet Hooks Explained: Best Sizes & Shapes Every Beginner Should Know | Crochet Techniques
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Quick Stitches: Magic Ring vs. Chain Start | Crochet Tips for Beginners & Amigurumi Plushie Makers
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Amigurumi for Beginners: Best Yarn for Crochet Plushies (Bernat Blanket, Parfait Chunky) | Essential Tools, Hooks & Tips for Your First Stuffed Animal
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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Why I’m Returning to Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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Designing Your Dream Life: You Are the Potter, Your Life Is the Clay | How to Quit the "Safe Path" & Build a Full-Time Crochet Business You Love
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Selling on Amazon Handmade: Is It Worth It for Crochet Makers? | My $4k Month Strategy, FBA vs. Merchant Fulfilled, & Pros/Cons for Handmade Businesses
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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AI and Creativity: How Google Notebook LM Told My Story | Crochet Podcast for Creative Entrepreneurs & Makers
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Crochet Business Mindset: Stop Hoping & Start Deciding to Grow Your Handmade Shop | Tips for Mompreneur Success, Creative Design, & Scaling Income
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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ChatGPT for Crochet Business: 9 Ways to Save Time on Etsy SEO, Emails & Content | AI Guide for Makers & Handmade Shops
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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The Big Leap for Crochet Business Owners: Stop Self-Sabotage & Find Your Zone of Genius | Mindset Tips for Creative Entrepreneurs to Scale a Handmade Shop
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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Crochet Business & Motherhood: Preparing for Baby #2 | Honest Talk on Postpartum Body Image, Mom Guilt, & Keeping Your Creative Identity as a Maker
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Turning a Health Crisis into a Creative Business: Melinda’s Story | Faith, Career Pivots, & Finding Your God-Given Calling as an Entrepreneur
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Why I Changed the Name—and Why It’s OK to Pivot
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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Mindset for Makers: You Become What You Think About (Earl Nightingale) | Threads of Wisdom Mini-Episode for Crochet Business Success & Positivity
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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Why Your Crochet Business Isn't Growing: Strategy vs. Mindset | Lessons from Bob Proctor, Jim Rohn & Les Brown (Scaling Part 8)
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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Best Tools for Crochet Business Owners: Systems to Save Time, Batch Content & Scale Your Shop [Part 7] | Productivity for Handmade Entrepreneurs
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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Stop Relying on Social Media: Building an Email List for Your Crochet Business | Lead Magnets, Newsletters & Sales Funnels to Scale Revenue
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May 31, 2025 |
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Crochet Product Photography Guide: How to Take Photos That Sell | Lighting, Branding, & Canva Tips for Handmade Shops (Scaling Part 5)
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May 30, 2025 |
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How I Get FREE Traffic to my Website and Etsy Shop: No Ads Required! | Pinterest & Blogging Tips for Crochet Sellers
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May 30, 2025 |
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Stop Selling "Cute Things": How to Market Your Crochet Business With Purpose | Storytelling Secrets & Writing Product Descriptions
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May 30, 2025 |
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How I Grew My Crochet Shop Traffic by 1,300%: Mastering Etsy SEO & Keywords for Handmade Sellers (Scaling Part 2)
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May 30, 2025 |
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14 Ways to Make Money With Crochet: Passive Income & Revenue Streams Beyond Just Etsy | Scaling Your Handmade Business (Part 1)
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May 30, 2025 |
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[BOOK SIGNING MAY 10] Come say hello!
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May 05, 2025 |
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Visualization for Makers: How to Use Imagination to Grow Your Crochet Business (Neville Goddard) | Threads of Wisdom Mini-Episode on Manifesting Success
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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Beginner’s Guide to Yarn: Fibers, Weights & How to Choose the Right Yarn | Crochet Podcast for Amigurumi & Beginners
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Opening a Yarn Shop: From 9-to-5 to Brick & Mortar Business Owner | Heather Burns (The Knotty Sheep) on Fiber Arts & Community
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Overcoming Skepticism in Your Crochet Journey: How to Build a Business with Purpose | Moving from "Hobbyist" to "Purpose-Driven Business"
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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The Alchemist for Creative Entrepreneurs: Following Your Personal Legend | Lessons from Paulo Coelho on Fear, Destiny, & Building a Crochet Business
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Running a Handmade Business as a Homeschool Mom: Sarah Carney (Blue Tomato Handmade) | Balancing Kids, Polymer Clay, & Felt Food Design
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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How to Sell More at Craft Markets: 5 Proven Tips for Crochet Booth Setup, Pricing & Product Selection (10 Years Experience)
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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How to Land a Crochet Book Deal & Get Featured on a Magazine Cover | Crochet Podcast on Publishing & Amigurumi Design
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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Why Progress Feels Slow: The Law of Growth (Earl Shoaff) | Threads of Wisdom Mini-Episode on Patience & Trusting the Process in Your Crochet Business
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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How to Start a Crochet Business: Turn Your Hobby into a Profitable Side Hustle | Selling Handmade, Legal Basics & Etsy Tips for Beginners
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Finding Your Purpose as a Maker: The Ikigai Method for Crochet Business Success | Aligning Passion, Profit, & What the World Needs
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Work Harder on Yourself Than Your Job: Jim Rohn for Crochet Entrepreneurs | Threads of Wisdom Mini-Episode on Personal Development & Mindset
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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"Why Would Anyone Buy From Me?" Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Your Crochet Business | How to Stop Comparing, Beat Self-Doubt, & Own Your Expertise
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Productivity Secrets for Mompreneurs: Finding Time in the Margins (and the Bathroom) | Humor & Time Management Tips for Crochet Business Moms
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Crochet for Anxiety & Stress Relief: Why Your Hobby is Therapy | The Science of Stitching for Mental Health & Mindfulness
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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9 Amigurumi Tips for Beginners | Make Better Plushies with Crochet Hacks
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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My Crochet Journey | Why I Started Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Trailer | Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast for Amigurumi, Creativity & Mom Life
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Jan 10, 2025 |